Someone local to me is selling their brand new LG G6, which was sent out as a replacement phone on their O2 contract. I just wanted to check if there's likely to be any problems, if I decide that I'd like to root and flash with a European non branded rom? I'm guessing that non branded roms will receive updates sooner?
I dont think so that there should be a problem because I bought my G6 in Orange Slovakia and flashed OPEN EU rom which works fine, I also unlocked bootloader and rooted my phone, no problems so far TWRP working aswell. Model: H870
That's good to know. Thanks!
I wonder if there's a way to flash a stock EU rom, then the LG bootloader too. Just in case a warranty claim is needed.
I'm on O2 UK H870. Yes you can unlock bootloader and root.
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hello guys
i juste wanna buy an LG G2 VERIZON, but used, and it's now unlocked it can work with all operators
but i really plan to update it to a lollipop, so will it be relocked again after update ? because i don't have the unlock code, and also i don't know if it's officially unlocked or by another method, how can i check that if there is really another method
i ask theses questions because it happened to me with a SONY XPERIA SP, it was unlocked and everything ok, after update fail i tried repair with : pc companion, and i get a phone simlocked grrrrrrr
so i don't want to live an experience like that again
chegue4 said:
hello guys
i juste wanna buy an LG G2 VERIZON, but used, and it's now unlocked it can work with all operators
but i really plan to update it to a lollipop, so will it be relocked again after update ? because i don't have the unlock code, and also i don't know if it's officially unlocked or by another method, how can i check that if there is really another method
i ask theses questions because it happened to me with a SONY XPERIA SP, it was unlocked and everything ok, after update fail i tried repair with : pc companion, and i get a phone simlocked grrrrrrr
so i don't want to live an experience like that again
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i have unlocked , i havent flash OTA updates bur i flashed loliipop and 5.1.1 and 6.0 and you sont loose unlocked carrier.
the only way is to test it with a sim card..
I see the G6 H870DS HK or TW version (parallel imported goods) for about 360 USD.
Pretty good price I think, however the situation with the locked bootloader is making me apprehensive in purchasing it.
I read that the EU version can be unlocked right now via their website, but nothing with the Asian DS versions.
My question is what's LG record WRT unlocking their bootloaders? Did it happen with LG5, V10, V20 Asian versions?
Should I just purchase now and HOPE they will unlock it?
Tks in advance
No. If you absolutely need an unlocked bootloader, don't buy the DS. It's superior to the regular G6 in every way, save the ability to root.
Hi.
I am expecting delivery of an LG V20 h910 from eBay in the coming days, but don't have an AT&T SIM (EU user).
Is there a way to flash an unlocked, stock version of the software (eg US996) so I can update the phone to the latest version?
I heard non-AT&T SIM users don't get updates thru AT&T, so wondering how I can get the latest software for it.
I would prefer not to root the phone, but would do if necessary (and if I can then get a fully functional, up-to-date software version).
Thanks in advance.
AWT86 said:
Hi.
I am expecting delivery of an LG V20 h910 from eBay in the coming days, but don't have an AT&T SIM (EU user).
Is there a way to flash an unlocked, stock version of the software (eg US996) so I can update the phone to the latest version?
I heard non-AT&T SIM users don't get updates thru AT&T, so wondering how I can get the latest software for it.
I would prefer not to root the phone, but would do if necessary (and if I can then get a fully functional, up-to-date software version).
Thanks in advance.
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First off, if its not sim unlocked phone, it will forever stay sim locked unless you get the network unlock for it. EVEN if you flash any of the other brand roms. Also, AT&T doesn't have the full stock kdz to revert to, there are work arounds to return to stock. This phone has trouble with the screen ghosting/retention, as well as bonkers HDR camera performance, also not to forget, GPS inaccuracy upto 50 meters. I'd suggest look away from LG unless you're going for LG v30 which doesn't carry any of these issues.
If you have already bought, paid and "expecting" shipment anytime soon, you should make sure that its network unlocked H910. (make backup of your partitions before flashing any other brand rom because you will need modem, modemst1, modemst2 and misc partitions in-case you lose the signals). Then you can easily flash it with H915 rom which is the best among debloated stock roms. Flash H910 v10m firmware over it, then flash the modem/modemst1/modemst2/misc files from fastboot to get network signal. From there on forward, you may keep H915 rom with H910 v10m base, or you can even move on to lineage roms. I'd suggest stay rooted with manual color calibration for no-ghosting measures.
AWT86 said:
Hi.
I am expecting delivery of an LG V20 h910 from eBay in the coming days, but don't have an AT&T SIM (EU user).
Is there a way to flash an unlocked, stock version of the software (eg US996) so I can update the phone to the latest version?
I heard non-AT&T SIM users don't get updates thru AT&T, so wondering how I can get the latest software for it.
I would prefer not to root the phone, but would do if necessary (and if I can then get a fully functional, up-to-date software version).
Thanks in advance.
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You can't flash another variant rom until you unlock the bootloader and root. As far as functionality with the 996 will depend on the bands your carrier supports
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I received my used AT&T V20 yesterday also bought from eBay. I'm on O2 and it works fine. Just be sure your phone is network unlocked. Only thing is the bloatware.
So much misinformation in this thread, but I will just address the original question....
Yes, you can flash the US996 KDZ without rooting .. just flash like you would any other KDZ. You lose some AT&T specific features while running US996, but if you are overseas, I don't think that will bother you.
As far as I know, that will SIM unlock the phone if it is locked. If it doesn't, then the engineering bootloader that you use to root will SIM unlock the phone as well as bootloader unlock it.
So, first try the US996 KDZ, if that doesn't SIM unlock, you will have to root.
-- Brian
CaseyS said:
I received my used AT&T V20 yesterday also bought from eBay. I'm on O2 and it works fine. Just be sure your phone is network unlocked. Only thing is the bloatware.
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Did you get any system updates?
runningnak3d said:
So much misinformation in this thread, but I will just address the original question....
Yes, you can flash the US996 KDZ without rooting .. just flash like you would any other KDZ. You lose some AT&T specific features while running US996, but if you are overseas, I don't think that will bother you.
As far as I know, that will SIM unlock the phone if it is locked. If it doesn't, then the engineering bootloader that you use to root will SIM unlock the phone as well as bootloader unlock it.
So, first try the US996 KDZ, if that doesn't SIM unlock, you will have to root.
-- Brian
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The phone should come pre-unlocked for all networks. I'm mainly concerned about system updates. US996 sounds good, as I can't use AT&T here (AT&T doesn't exist in my country). Would I be able to update the firmware in any way once US996 KDZ is installed? Thanks in advance.
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Did you get any system updates?
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No system updates. Had the latest update with the latest security patch, but I downgraded because I want to root it. Still 7.0, but with a earlier patch level.
Hi everyone!
I'm from VietNam. I just buy a V35 AT&T and i want update android for it. Imei is clean and my phone is unlocked. But i cannot update it. Have anyway to update my phone in my country?
Many thanks!
Hi! There is no way to get official AT&T OTA out of USA and without AT&T sim card so the only way for you to go is to update your phone via LGUP and flashing US OPEN KDZ from here.
Does updating using this will not relock the phone to at&t network?
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No. Once unlocked from AT&T it will stay unlocked.
LG is the best phone manufacturer when it comes to poor software support.
Got an AT&T phone on ebay, LMV350AWM, want to flash brazilian LMV350EAW ROM on it.
So guys, the V35 was my dream for months, and finally got an Ebay unit that fit can ship here. It's already coming.
I read that LG imported to Brazil the AT&T version, not the korean, with jut a Br ROM on it.
Will this flash work? need the unlocked bootloader for this ? or just LG software ?
You will save yourself some serious inconvenience by making sure it really is sim unlocked before flashing away from the AT&T rom. You can read about someone else's experience on that here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v35/help/idea-to-unlock-v35-google-fi-t3905320
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So guys, the V35 was my dream for months, and finally got an Ebay unit that fit can ship here. It's already coming.
I read that LG imported to Brazil the AT&T version, not the korean, with jut a Br ROM on it.
Will this flash work? need the unlocked bootloader for this ? or just LG software ?
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cmrntnnr said:
You will save yourself some serious inconvenience by making sure it really is sim unlocked before flashing away from the AT&T rom. You can read about someone else's experience on that here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v35/help/idea-to-unlock-v35-google-fi-t3905320
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Tnx for the link. I've received info that the phone is fully unlocked, and already tested in Brazilian carriers. The previous owner already lived here and used the phone here with no issues. Will keep reading about it nonetheless
Hi mate, I also got an AT&T from USA, (I live in Spain) and I flashed V350AWMH10a_05_TCL_MX_OP_0124.kdz ROM from mexican carrier Telcel.
I use patched LGUP, and it works fine. No unlock bootloader needed.
Also is an Oreo ROM, not Pie, but I prefer, because Pie Roms had problems with call recorders app.